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Complete your Week 1 required discussion prompt.

  • In your own words, describe the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist approaches to ethics.
  • Choose one of the major theories associated with consequentialism: what objections might be made to this theory?
  • Choose one of the major theories associated with non-consequentialism: what objections might be made to this theory?
  • In addition to your main response, you must also post substantive responses to at least two of your classmates’ posts in this thread. Your response should include elements such as follow-up questions, further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made by the classmates.

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The primary difference the consequentialist and the non-consequentialist approaches to ethics is subscription to some duties or universal moral principles. The former approaches do not subscribe to these because what matters is the result

This question is taken from Philosophy 434 – Medical and Ethical Issues » Spring 2022 » Discussion